Hannam Vale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hannam Vale
Hannam Vale is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2443 postcode. Located in the Manning Valley region north of Taree, the area is characterised by undulating topography, lush agricultural land, and surrounding native bushland near the Lansdowne State Forest. The population is small and predominantly comprises families and retirees seeking a rural lifestyle, with residents engaged in local agriculture, land management, and commuting to nearby regional centres for employment and services.
Local life in Hannam Vale centres around a tight-knit community spirit, supported by shared facilities such as the local public school, the Hannam Vale Community Hall, and the historic recreation ground. The area is well-known for the Hannam Vale Markets, which serve as a social hub for residents and visitors from the wider Mid-Coast region. While commercial amenities are limited due to its rural setting, residents access comprehensive retail, medical, and professional services in nearby towns such as Taree, Wingham, and Kendall.
European settlement in the Hannam Vale area began in the 19th century, initially driven by the timber industry, which harvested valuable Australian hardwoods from the dense local forests. As the timber was cleared, the fertile alluvial flats along the creek systems were developed for dairy farming and beef cattle production. Several historic buildings and rural homesteads remain throughout the valley, reflecting the agricultural heritage and pioneering history of the Mid-Coast hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 218 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.